George Beverly Shea - Then Jesus Came (1992)

George Beverly Shea sings the beloved hymn "Then Jesus Came" at the Billy Graham crusade in Philadelphia, June, 1992. Mr. Shea was 83 years old here.
The DVD also features an interview with Dr. Raymond Damadian, inventor of the MRI. You can buy it here:
www.billygraham.org/Grason_Pro...
words: O. Smith
music: H. Rodeheaver
(c)1940 The Rodeheaver Company / Word, Inc.
1. One sat alone beside the highway begging,
His eyes were blind, the light he could not see;
He clutched his rags and shivered in the shadows,
Then Jesus came and bade his darkness flee.
When Jesus comes the tempter's pow'r is broken;
When Jesus comes the tears are wiped away.
He takes the gloom and fills the life with glory,
For all is changed when Jesus comes to stay.
2. From home and friends the evil spirits drove him,
Among the tombs he dwelt in misery;
He cut himself as demon pow'rs possessed him,
Then Jesus came and set the captive free.
3. "Unclean! unclean!" the leper cried in torment,
The deaf, the dumb, in helplessness stood near;
The fever raged, disease had gripped its victim,
Then Jesus came and cast out ev'ry fear.
4. Their hearts were sad as in the tomb they laid him,
For death had come and taken him away;
Their night was dark and bitter tears were falling,
Then Jesus came and night was turned to day.
5. So men today have found the Saviour able,
They could not conquer passion, lust and sin;
Their broken hearts had left them sad and lonely,
Then Jesus came and dwelt, Himself, within.
(c) 2007 BGEA

[@JudithGrominger]

My mother enjoyed Mr. Shea's singing and now I do. The ministry of Mr. Graham on the radio was instrumental in my coming to faith. In 1969, I participated in many functions of the Crusade, then just before the Crusade came to NYC, I came to faith and went forward to recommit. Yes, God!

[@jamesmartin279]

Touching..Billy Graham was instrumental in my Salvation as the Spirit of God drew me through The Word of the Gospel. 48 years later I have Victory because of this glorious Gospel..Jesus is Lord...come to Him today my dears..love you!

[@mikeygoodboi]

83 years old and that was almost 20 years ago! God has blessed this man. And us through him!

[@lineygoblue]

I love these old traditional songs. There's nothing like them. Thanks for posting this.

[@georgetennant2472]

George from Australia. In my opinion Bev Shea was the prince of gospel singers. A great voice singing the praises of Our Great God and to Him be all the glory.

[@pgaede]

listening to the Billy Graham crusades..lying on the floor...in my family home. these were very special times for me 50 years ago and I knew even then, they were important and calming to see these men of God worship and preach ..PTL

[@MarthalieThurstonSachemPiper]

Fantastic vocalist with true passion. As a little girl, I would play piano and mother, and we would enjoy an evening of singing many songs we had heard from him. Precious memories of a kinder world.

[@larrycowick8648]

Jesus makes all the difference in a life and He touched my life. Thanks to God l am saved. Praise God!

[@keithdouglas8348]

Thank you for all your uploads of George Beverly Shea,the Greatest of all Gospel Singers ever.

[@loriwitkop1389]

Rejoicing with Mr. Shea at his going home to the Lord, 104 yrs old, went home on 4/16/13.

[@phyllispoe5196]

It's true....when Jesus comes The Tempter's power is broken. When Jesus comes The tears are wiped away. He takes the gloom, And fills our lives with Glory, For ALL has changed, when Jesus comes to stay. Invite Him into your life right now. By faith we believe.....ask Him for wisdom, for trust, for the favor of His Presence. It will totally change your life & give you purpose! Test, Try, Prove Him to be real in your live.

[@philosophytoday6518]

When Jesus comes , caos is turned into order

[@rodrandolph9942]

May God continue to bless Mr. Shea and his family. One of my favorite solos of all time.

[@trustisearned2902]

I was listening intently and realised I had a grin from one ear to the other, what a great a song with a heartfelt rendition.

[@philipgnana8993]

What a beautiful song. Glorious rendition. I was reading the Word For Today and the word was about the man who was bound and living among tombs. This song came to me as I remember this song as a little boy. What great encouragement that lifts you up. Amen. When Jesus comes, all is changed when Jesus comes to stay. Great blessing. What a beautiful inspiring life lived by Bro. George Beverly Shea.

[@davidrobins4025]

"He takes the gloom" when Jesus comes to stay. Such a comforting rendition of the truth.

[@tvvoice]

HAPPY 102nd Birthday, today, February 1, 2011!!!

[@rosettahenry2283]

Beautiful old songs they play there parts when the time does come they never stale

[@tatianamyjoy04]

what a voice dedicated to the Lord !

[@cynthiajames9095]

Oh absolutely fabulous. I'll never be tired of hearing this song sung by my favourite singer.😂 Beautiful xx

[@danielsmith7213]

One of the most beautiful songs ever!

[@SPUD1880]

Rest in peace dear brother. The Lord requires your lovely voice and spirit.

[@Zallgood1]

Thank you God for George Beverly Shea!

[@b3boneman]

This Is my all time favorite from a great voice I've listened to since my father introduced me to his singing back when I was a small boy. Nobody sings "When Jesus Comes" quite the special yet simple way Mr Shea dose. Thanks ever so much for posting. It's a true blessing!!!

[@robertdaley2694]

What a treasure this man and his voice have been to so many. God has used him mightily in my own life to draw me closer to Him. Thank you Lord.

[@lauriejlin]

It almost brings me to tears. The love of God shines in his voice.

[@J78618]

No matter the decade George Bev Shea is a timeless christan singer.

[@BeccatheBargainer]

Love this song! What a blessing! Praise the Lord!

[@emmckee2003]

God bless George Beverly Shea!

[@lallungmuanahnamte5242]

Amen

[@goodmusic37]

@OPMartin Thank you so much for including the lyrics beneath the video.

[@beverlywhipple4729]

What a beautiful song!

[@janiceleonard4667]

God made a real work in this man.

[@user-xc2ei7bj4u]

So powerful … thanks for sharing.

[@Sharkleah]

I liked hearing him sing.

[@mollins0]

beautiful piece. thanks for uploading.

[@JuanPablo-gy6eg]

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[@josejoe2531]

God bless you

[@janiceleonard4667]

And what a heart!

[@markhermon]

Jrtenorio Runa, a a paz do Senhor. Você mais um do grupo de irmãos que apesar de não nos conhecermos vejo sempre nos post de hinos antigos. Quase não posto comentários, mas dessa vez não resisti ao velo adorando com G. B. Shea. Fico feliz em saber que, como eu, pela misericórdia, ainda há muitos que sabem distinguir música,da verdadeira música de louvor e adoração ao Deus Verdadeiro. Deus abençoe a ti e a toda sua casa amém.

[@hymns2enjoy]

Just preparing us for heaven. Imagine this 24/7. Oh forgot - no time.

[@scottbatson8721]

Amen and Amen! 🙌✝️♥️

[@yowzephyr]

What a powerful voice this man had! Listen at 2:02 when he sings the word "takes". You can hear it punch the microphone. Usually someone's mouth is much closer to the microphone than that when it makes that thud sound.

[@OPMartin]

@TOMAN4EVER - I pray Jesus blesses you with grace, endurance, and, in His time, deliverance.

[@b3boneman]

I hope you meant Jesus "came" into your heart when listening to this song! But then again HE "came" into my heart Thanksgiving night November, 2001. The night before my heart was operated on for open heart surgery! The doctors had to use special visors to operate because they said when they opened me up that my "heart" was whiter than the purest fresh snow on a sunny day! What color would the "Master Surgeon" find in your heart today?

[@leeboat]

I came just listening to this song. I'm glad I wasn't at work.

[@cover887]

@Bodyglove135 He didn't say he was an American He said..."America's beloved gospel singer...."

[@racqueenus]

When Jesus comes.

[@tvvoice]

George Beverly Shea was signed to RCA Records by the very same man who signed Elvis to that label!

[@davidvalentin845]

No One can beat this -- Love This by George Beverly Shea -- Elvis Could not Beat this -- for you see Jesus in this Man every time he sung at the Billy Graham's Crusades! Now he's in Heaven Singing in Heaven's Choir and knowing what a Sight to Be Hold There with JESUS!

[@cynthiarosas8214]

Everyone needs salvation here are the words of salvation please forgive me jesus im a sinner come into my heart and save me from my sin I no that you are the savior and I no that you died for me on calvary and I no that God raise you from the dead and you are alive and I thankyou for your salvation in Jesus holy name amen and its important to always ask for forgiveness every night 🌙 ✨️ 💖 and hope you come in my email 🌙 ✨️ 💖

[@thesullivankid2425]

he changed the words. why? the way he sang it further from the way the Bible describes it than what was originally written into this song

[@cewoldt]

From my research, I don't think the words have been changed. And they are copyrighted, which means they cannot legally be changed. If you have different info, I'd like to know what the original words were.

[@yerpaseasnakes5336]

Wow.... whats the point of the organ?? Dude has no rhythm

[@pgaede]

listening to the Billy Graham crusades..lying on the floor...in my family home. these were very special times for me 50 years ago and I knew even then, they were important and calming to see these men of God worship and preach ..PTL